Nov 29

V5′s Kick Off to the Holidays

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Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th - V5′s Kick Off to the Holidays! 
Join us aboard the Virginia V as we kick off the holiday season! This dockside open house will feature the perfect viewing platform to watch the famed ‘Christmas Ships’ as they cruise through Lake Union. Complimentary light snacks from Buca de Beppo available along with a Cash Bar.
Saturday – Ship open 4:30pm – 7pm
Sunday – Ship open 4:00pm – 6:30pm
No reservation needed. Donations suggested. 
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Nov 28

V5′s Kick Off to the Holidays

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Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th - V5′s Kick Off to the Holidays! 
Join us aboard the Virginia V as we kick off the holiday season! This dockside open house will feature the perfect viewing platform to watch the famed ‘Christmas Ships’ as they cruise through Lake Union. Complimentary light snacks from Buca di Beppo available along with a Cash Bar.
Saturday – Ship open 5pm – 8pm (ships cruise by at 7pm)
Sunday – Ship open 4:30pm – 7pm (ships cruise by at 6pm)
No reservation needed. Donations suggested. 
PRINT THIS COUPON FOR YOUR NEXT VISIT TO BUCA DI BEPPO
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Nov 12

Trivia Night Aboard the V5

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Trivia Night Aboard the Virginia V

Think you know your stuff?

Then come aboard Thursday, November 12th for a night of general knowledge trivia, cash bar, prizes, snacks, and a grand prize worth more than $500!

Happy Hour begins at 6pm. Trivia starts at 7pm.

$2 per person

$10 per 6-player team

Oct 11

The Captain’s Scandinavian Sunset Dinner Cruise

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October 11, 2009

3pm cocktail hour, 4pm departure

Viking Ale * Nordic Smorgasbord * Live Music * Sunset Dinner Cruise

$45 per person

For more information or for tickets, call 206-624-9119 or email info@virginiav.org.

Oct 08

Trivia Night aboard the V5

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Trivia Night Aboard the Virginia V

Think you know your stuff?

Then come aboard Thursday, October 8th for a night of general knowledge trivia, cash bar, prizes, snacks, and a grand prize worth more than $500!

Happy Hour begins at 6pm. Trivia starts at 7pm.

$2 per person

$10 per 6-player team

Sep 22

V5 Volunteer Orientation

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Tuesday, September 22nd

5:30pm aboard the V5

Note – Volunteer orientations are normally held on the 4th Wednesday of the month, but had to be changed in September due to a scheduling conflict. We apologize for any inconvenience.

As the steward of the S.S.Virginia V, The Steamer Virginia V Foundation has the never-ending task of maintaining and operating an 80+ year-old wooden steamship. Want to help? We’d love to have you join us!

 

Sep 20

Lake Union Boats Afloat Show, Sept. 16 – 20

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Stop by the Historic Ships Wharf during the Boats Afloat Show Sunday, September 20, for a free open ship aboard the Virginia V. Tour the ship and learn about her history and impact on the culture of the Pacific Northwest.

The ship will be open from 12NOON – 4pm on Sunday.

The Virginia V is located on Lake Union at the Historic Ships Wharf just north of the Naval Armory building, adjacent to Lake Union Park, at 860 Terry Ave. N. From the main hub of the Boats Afloat Show, walk west down Valley Street and turn right at Terry Avenue, or just cross the docks at The Center for Wooden Boats and walk around the wharf.

Parking/Streetcar Information: http://www.boatsafloatshow.com/parking.htm

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Jul 04

2009 Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival

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Open Ship

10am – 6pm

Historic Ships Wharf

South Lake Union

860 Terry Ave. N.

Jun 19

Cruise through the Hiram Locks to Elliott Bay

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Virginia V in the Hiram Locks

Historic Cruise through the Hiram Locks

June 19th, 2009
1pm – 4pm
Boarding at 12:30pm from Historic Ships Wharf
Cost: $29 members / $33 non-members

 
 

Army Corps of Engineers

 

Come aboard the V5 for an educational and enjoyable afternoon cruise through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks with a presentation by the Program Director for Visitor Services, J. Wells. Jay will speak about the history of Lake Union and how the ship canal came into being; the history of Salmon Bay: what it was like before the locks were built; and also about the locks operation and how unique the site is. Enjoy the sights, sounds, cash bar and snacks!

We hope to see you there! 

Boarding will begin at 12:30pm from the Historic Ships Wharf in South Lake Union. Transportation back from Elliott Bay is available for an additional fee.

 
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Jun 11

Volunteer Appreciation Event

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Volunteer Appreciation Event 
Dockside 
Join us for a celebration!

Come aboard the Virginia V to celebrate the 87th anniversary of her first cruise and the work of our amazing volunteers that has kept her going.

To our cherished former, current, and prospective volunteers and their families,

Thank you for your tireless hours of work and years of dedication.

Please join us June 11th aboard the Steamer Virginia V for an evening of fun, food and drink to celebrate you and the work you have done to “keep the steam up” since her first cruise on this date in 1922.

Guests will enjoy a dockside happy hour beginning at 5pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the history of the ship and for new attendees to to hear about the possibilities of volunteering. So bring your friends and family!

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The mission of The Steamer Virginia V Foundation is to promote the Puget Sound's maritime heritage through the restoration,
preservation, operation, and interpretation of the National Historic Landmark vessel S.S. Virginia V.